{"id":124376,"date":"2017-11-28T22:09:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T22:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&p=124376"},"modified":"2017-12-02T01:29:38","modified_gmt":"2017-12-01T20:29:38","slug":"two-state-solution-ending-occupation-remain-only-path-to-lasting-peace-says-deputy-secretary-general-marking-day-of-solidarity-with-palestinian-people-dsgsm1117-gapal1399-obv1758","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/two-state-solution-ending-occupation-remain-only-path-to-lasting-peace-says-deputy-secretary-general-marking-day-of-solidarity-with-palestinian-people-dsgsm1117-gapal1399-obv1758\/","title":{"rendered":"Two-State Solution, Ending Occupation Remain Only Path to Lasting Peace, Says Deputy Secretary-General, Marking Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People (DSG\/SM\/1117-GA\/PAL\/1399-OBV\/1758)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DSG\/SM\/1117-GA\/PAL\/1399-OBV\/1758<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
29 NOVEMBER 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Following are UN Deputy Secretary\u2011General Amina Mohammed\u2019s remarks at a special meeting of the General Assembly Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People held on the occasion of\u00a0the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in New York today:<\/p>\n

I will begin my remarks with a message from the Secretary\u2011General.\u00a0 The question of Palestine is inextricably linked with the history of the Â鶹APP and is one of the longest unresolved issues on the Organization\u2019s agenda.\u00a0 Seventy years since the adoption of General Assembly resolution\u00a0181, a sovereign and independent State of Palestine has yet to emerge alongside the State of Israel.\u00a0 I remain convinced that the two\u2011State solution recognized by that resolution is the only premise for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace between Israelis and Palestinians.\u00a0 The resolution of this conflict would also create momentum for greater stability throughout the region.<\/p>\n

Last August, during my visit to Israel and Palestine, leaders on both sides restated their commitment to a negotiated peace.\u00a0 I encouraged them to tangibly demonstrate this commitment and create the conditions for a return to meaningful negotiations.\u00a0 The recent positive developments on intra\u2011Palestinian unity should be harnessed by all to move the process in the right direction.\u00a0 I reiterate my readiness to work with all stakeholders, including the Middle East Quartet and countries in the region, to support a serious political process, drawing on all relevant Â鶹APP resolutions, international law and agreements, that will realize a two\u2011State solution, end half a century of occupation and resolve all final status issues.\u00a0 Now is the time to end the conflict by establishing an independent Palestinian State, living side by side in peace and security with the State of Israel.<\/p>\n

Thank you.\u00a0 I will now move on to my own remarks.\u00a0 For 70\u00a0years, we have gathered every 29\u00a0November to express our unwavering support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and independence, and for the establishment of a Palestinian State to settle the Israeli\u2011Palestinian conflict once and for all.<\/p>\n

We must continue to collectively strive to reach this goal.\u00a0 We must focus on reversing the current negative trajectory and promoting confidence among Palestinians and Israelis that a peaceful future is possible.<\/p>\n

Ending illegal Israeli settlement activity and demolitions in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is crucial to the viability of a future Palestinian State and to realizing the legitimate national and historic aspirations of both people.\u00a0 Eliminating violence and incitement is essential to building trust.<\/p>\n

Gaza remains squeezed by crippling closures and in a state of constant humanitarian emergency, with two million Palestinians struggling with crumbling infrastructure, an electricity crisis, a lack of basic services, chronic unemployment and a paralysed economy \u2014 all taking place amid an unfolding environmental disaster.\u00a0 This unsustainable reality demands urgent humanitarian, economic and political measures to support the Palestinian population.\u00a0 We must not leave women, children and youth behind.<\/p>\n

Recent headway in advancing Palestinian unity, particularly the full return of the Gaza crossings to the control of the Palestinian Authority on 1\u00a0November, is a landmark development in the implementation of the intra-Palestinian agreement signed in Cairo on 12\u00a0October.\u00a0 It is vital that all stakeholders work collectively and determinedly to maintain the positive momentum.\u00a0 Reconciliation is a key step in reaching the larger objective of a Palestinian State.\u00a0 The Palestinian Government should provide Palestinians living in Gaza a much\u2011needed sense that Palestine is \u2014 and must remain \u2014 one, and enable Gazans to uphold their human dignity and begin rebuilding their lives.<\/p>\n

Ending the occupation and achieving a two-State solution is the only path to enduring peace between Israelis and Palestinians.\u00a0 There is no other option.\u00a0 It is the only way to achieve the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.\u00a0 On this International Day of Solidarity, let us reaffirm our commitment to making the vision set out 70\u00a0years ago a reality.\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n

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